Virginia Pelley
What Is the Divorce Rate in America?
People tend to think that more than 50 percent of couples get divorced every year in America. But that's not true. Here's what is.
How Men Lose the Respect of Their Wives, Kids, and Families — And How They Can Win It Back
Regardless of how it was lost, respect can be hard to get back. Commanding it isn’t the answer.
Couples Who Make It Through Tough Times Share These 8 Traits
In the long run, this is the stuff that really matters.
Beware Parentification: The Dangers Of Leaning On Your Child For Emotional Support
Children are naturally empathetic, so it’s easy for parents to place them in situations where they feel more like parents than kids.
Improve Yourself, Improve Your Relationships
Putting in the effort to work on your stuff, whatever it may be, tends to improve all of your relationships.
Why Letting Your Partner Make All the Decisions Can Be Bad for Your Marriage
It's not *necessarily* a bad thing. But when both partners are engaged in decision-making, it's often healthier and more effective.
Eat, Play, Love: The Science of Play and Its Impact on Childhood Development
For kids, play is a state of being. For parents, it’s an investment in time and money (just ask the $28 billion toy industry). But what, exactly, is play? Science has an answer.
How to Make Better Joint Decisions With Your Partner
Decisions can be tough to make as a team. This is how to sidestep the most common — and frustrating — parts of the process and come together as a unit.
How to Forgive Yourself: A Parent’s Guide to Letting Go of Failures
It's hard to forgive yourself for past mistakes. But it's necessary. This is how to move on.
How Happy Marriages Stay Happy: 7 Signs of a Rock-Solid Relationship
This is what it takes for a marriage to stay happy over time.
How to Be There For a Partner With Anxiety
Anxiety can be hard on relationships. But healthy communication and understanding can help avoid any issues. Here’s how to navigate it together.
What Men Really Want in Bed
Think you know what drives male desire? Think again.
How to Truly Support a Partner Who Is Struggling with Burnout
This is how to be there for them — and yourself.
The Science of the Socially Awkward Dad
And will post-pandemic life be painfully awkward?
Why Good Men are Bad to Their Families
This is a story about bears.
New Dads Go Through a Second Puberty
When a man becomes a dad, his body changes. Hormones fluctuate. Emotions swirl. But it's a major transition he may not even notice.
There Are Two Types of Coronavirus Couples
And only one is coming out of this intact.
Maternal Gatekeeping Affects Grandparents, Too
Do mom's parents have an advantage over dad's? Not necessarily. But, as the role of gatekeeper is often thrust upon women, it's natural to lean on maternal grandparents.
How to Check on an Aging Parent’s Mental Health From Afar
Seeing your loved ones, even just on screen, offers an important window of opportunity with which to gauge their mental health.
What Living Near Grandma and Grandpa Does for a Family
Living near grandparents provides a unique set of pros and cons for every member of the family.
